A string of density 2 m long is stretched between two supports with a uniform tension such that the speed of propagation of transverse mechanical waves propagate with a speed of 40 m/s. Find the wavelength λ and frequency w for the first three harmonics.

A string of density 2 m long is stretched between two supports with a uniform tension such that the speed of propagation of transverse mechanical waves propagate with a speed of 40 m/s. Find the wavelength λ and frequency w for the first three harmonics.

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